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Double Bill Sunday at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny featuring the Ross Hicks Trio “Three Elms” album launch and the Patrick Barrett-Donlon Quartet’s “Leading From The Back”.

Guest contributor Debs Hancock, with help from other audience members, on this double bill showcasing two distinctive performances by outstanding young jazz musicians based in Wales.

Fifth Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Sunday 5th January 2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by Ribbons (Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash), Sarost (Mark Sanders, Paul Rogers, Larry Stabbins), and the Huw Warren / Angharad Jenkins Duo.

Jazz Mann News

Aidan Thorne / Jason Ball Duo ‘Archwilio’r Traddodiad : Exploring The Tradition’, Spring Tour of Wales , February / March 2025.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

South Wales based musicians Aidan Thorne (double bass) and Jason Ball (guitar) will tour Wales in support of their new jazz / folk album "Archwilio’r Traddodiad : Exploring The Tradition".

Kings Place, King’s Cross, London - Programme for April 2025.

Friday, February 21, 2025

King Place has announced its music programme for April 2025 featuring jazz, folk, classical, contemporary classical and spoken word performances. Press release attached.

Avishai Cohen -new album and US tour, March 2025.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Trumpeter Avishai Cohen, who hasn't toured the US in five years, performs at select cities in March 2025 in support of new album Ashes to Gold, which was released in October 2024 on ECM.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Marc Ribot Quartet at Hudson Hall, New York City, USA.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Xhoas Cole Trio “Freemonk” at Derby Jazz, Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Wardwick, Derby.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Madeleine Peyroux plus support Jack Barksdale at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, Essex.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Misha Mullov-Abbado ‘Effra’ Album Launch at Hall One, Kings Place, London.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

The Fabulous Red Diesel, afternoon performance at The Bull’s Head, Barnes, London.

Sunday, February 23, 2025